Big and Chunky – English Lyrics

• By: will.i.am

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the English language through the fun and catchy tune of "Big and Chunky"! This song is a great way to learn descriptive adjectives and expressions of preference in a memorable and rhythmic way. Its simple, repetitive lyrics make it easy for language learners to sing along and build confidence. What makes this song special is its bold and positive message, delivered with a lot of humor and charm, making language learning an enjoyable experience.

[English]

Chunky, chunky, chunky, chunky, chunky

I like them big, I like them chunky

(Chunky)

I like them big, I like them plumpy

(Plumpy)

I like them round, with something, something

(Something)

They like my sound, they think I'm funky

(Funky)

My name is Moto Moto, yeah, you say it double

Say my name girl (Moto, Moto)

Say it again (Moto, Moto)

I'm nice and smooth, so nice and sassy

(Sassy)

None of the hippo's here don't wanna get next to me

I like them chunky

Chunky, chunky, chunky, chunky, chunky

And plumpy

Plumpy, plumpy, plumpy, plumpy, plumpy

Chunky, chunky, chunky, chunky, chunky

And plumpy

Plumpy, plumpy, plumpy, plumpy

I like them hippos, that's in the wild

(That's in the wild)

I like the attitude, I like their style

(I like their style)

The way they walk, walk, the way they talk, talk

(The way they talk)

I like them with an appetite to eat a shark, shark

And when the dog barks

(Woof, woof)

She'll eat 'em too

I love every inch, oh, yes I do (I love you too baby)

I like them chunky

Chunky, chunky, chunky, chunky, chunky

And plumpy

Plumpy, plumpy, plumpy, plumpy, plumpy

Chunky, chunky, chunky, chunky, chunky, chunky

And plumpy

Plumpy, plumpy

Ain't nothing wrong with loving chunky

(Chunky)

I like them funny, I like them spunky

(Spunky)

I like them witty, I like them smart

(With brains)

Girl, I like your big

(What you say?)

Your big ol' heart, what?

Girl, your're crazy, she drive me crazy

(Crazy)

I love my lady, she nice and shapely

(Shapely)

She nice and spacey, take so much space up

Like a big ol' spaceship, yeah so gracious

It's all in the way she move

It's all in the way she move

It's all in the way, it's all in the way

It's all in the way she move

What she do? What she do?

What she do? What she do?

What she do? What she do?

What she do? What she do?

What she do? What she do?

What she do? What she do?

What she do? What she do?

What she do? What she do?

What she do? What she do?

What she do? What she do?

What she do? What she do?

What she do? What she do?

What she do? What she do?

(Get it girl)

What she do? What she do?

What she do? What she do?

What she do? What she do?

What she do? What she do?

(Get it girl)

Chunky, chunky, chunky, chunky, chunky, chunky

And plumpy

Plumpy, plumpy, plumpy, plumpy, plumpy

Chunky, chunky, chunky, chunky, chunky, chunky

And plumpy

Plumpy, plumpy, plumpy, plumpy, plumpy

Ain't nothing wrong

(Chunky)

Ain't nothing wrong with lovin' chunky

(Chunky)

(Plumpy)

And plumpy

Plumpy, plumpy, plumpy, plumpy, plumpy, plumpy

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
chunky /ˈtʃʌŋ.ki/ B2	adjective - fat and slightly rounded; plump
plumpy /ˈplʌm.pi/ B2	adjective - plump; rounded, slightly chubby
funky /ˈfʌŋ.ki/ B1	adjective - stylish, lively with a strong rhythm; unconventional
hippo /ˈhɪp.oʊ/ B2	noun - short for hippopotamus – a large, mostly water‑dwelling mammal
attitude /ˈæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ B2	noun - a settled way of thinking or feeling that is reflected in a person’s behavior
style /staɪl/ B1	noun - a particular way in which something is done, performed, or expressed
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot noun - the act of walking; a walk
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - to speak in order to give information or express ideas noun - a conversation or discussion
appetite /ˈæp.ɪˌtait/ B2	noun - a desire for food; a natural urge to satisfy a bodily need
shark /ʃɑːrk/ A2	noun - a long‑bodied chiefly marine fish known for its sharp teeth
dog /dɔːɡ/ A1	noun - a domesticated carnivorous mammal kept as a pet or for work
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
witty /ˈwɪt.i/ B2	adjective - showing quick and inventive verbal humor
spunky /ˈspʌŋ.ki/ B2	adjective - full of energy, courage and determination
smart /smɑːrt/ A2	adjective - intelligent; showing quick mental ability
shapely /ˈʃeɪp.li/ B2	adjective - having an appealing, well‑proportioned shape
spacey /ˈspeɪ.si/ B2	adjective - distant or dreamy; absent‑minded
spaceship /ˈspeɪs.ʃɪp/ B1	noun - a vehicle designed for travel in outer space
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position or go from one place to another
crazy /ˈkreɪ.zi/ A2	adjective - mentally unsound; wildly enthusiastic or unconventional

Key Grammar Structures

• I like them big, I like them chunky

  ➔ Present simple with verb + object + adjective (object complement).

  ➔ "I **like** them **big**" – the verb **like** is followed by the object **them** and the adjective **big** as a complement.

• My name is Moto Moto, yeah, you say it double

  ➔ Simple present to state facts; second‑person present simple.

  ➔ "you **say** it double" – **say** is in the present simple, used for a habitual or factual action.

• I'm nice and smooth, so nice and sassy

  ➔ Contraction of *I am* + adjective coordination with **and**.

  ➔ "I**'m** nice and smooth" – **'m** is the contraction of **am**, followed by two adjectives joined by **and**.

• None of the hippo's here don't wanna w​ant to get next to me

  ➔ Double negative (informal) and colloquial **wanna** = want to + infinitive.

  ➔ "hippo's" is a shortened form of **hippo is**, and **don't wanna** = **do not want to**.

• I like them with an appetite to eat a shark, shark

  ➔ Prepositional phrase **with + noun + to‑infinitive** expressing purpose.

  ➔ "with an **appetite** to **eat**" – **to eat** is an infinitive showing the purpose of the appetite.

• Ain't nothing wrong with loving chunky

  ➔ Negative contraction **ain't** + double negative; gerund **loving** after **with**.

  ➔ "Ain't **nothing** wrong" – **ain't** (is not) plus **nothing** (no) creates a double negative; **loving** is a gerund after **with**.

• What she do? What she do?

  ➔ Informal question without auxiliary verb; standard form requires **does**.

  ➔ "What **she** **do**?" – the auxiliary **does** is omitted; standard English: **What does she do?**

• It's all in the way she move

  ➔ Subject‑verb agreement error; standard third‑person singular needs **moves**.

  ➔ "she **move**" – the verb should be **moves** to agree with the third‑person singular subject **she**.